Earthquake NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.4 ml) (2025-05-16 17:54:46 UTC)

1747418086

-38.0270, 176.4207

148.90 KM

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck on NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND, at 2025-05-16 17:54:46 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND

Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (3.4 ml) (2025-05-16 17:54:46 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.4

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250516_0000168

Nearest Places

Roto Iti / 0.79 km
Puketapu Point / 0.84 km
Ngakahu Point / 0.98 km
Ngaiki Point / 0.98 km
Lake Te Hapua / 1.28 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

3 km SW of Ridgemark, CA
Time: 1747445835
Depth: 5.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

18 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska
Time: 1747445508
Depth: 22.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

EASTERN IRAN
Time: 1747444350
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

260 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina
Time: 1747444284
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1747444284
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.4

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1747054947
Depth: 170.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1746849129
Depth: 66.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1746453108
Depth: 204.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1746233653
Depth: 35.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1746214485
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)